Knotted by Pam Godwin
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Recommendation
Wow, this book was intense. I enjoy darker themes and this definitely walked that line. The story follows Jake and Conor after a brutal tragedy that takes place involving the two childhood sweethearts. This becomes a story about revenge, mystery, compassion and second chances. It is a slow burn book filled with layers of pain and rebirth and the intensity builds and builds. There are quite a few triggers, including rape & assault and some parts of this story were tough to read. Pam always does an amazing job with the characters and their dynamics. I wanted more from Jake at times but the character interactions made me want more and more of this series . Looking forward to the next book!
Excerpts
We’re a feeling that goes beyond starts and stops. We’re stronger than hellos and goodbyes and deeper than beginnings and ends. We’re an existence that can’t be measured.
With a hand in my hair and the other on my hip, he bends me into his heat and sets fire to my world.
This is us, wild and incendiary, dancing in the open air like a campfire. Galloping through the pasture against the wind. Soaring over the ridge with falcon wings and marveling at the glory of our life together.
Publisher synopsis
I try to forget her.
It’s impossible.
Growing up together, Conor and I shared all our firsts.
First love, first kiss, first…
Not all our firsts.
We were sixteen the night she was violently assaulted while I helplessly watched.
I’ll never forget the sounds of her suffering.
Or my inconsolable agony when she left Oklahoma.
Years later, she returns to honor our teenage pact.
Except the boy she loved is gone, replaced by a ruthless cattle rancher knotted with secrets.
She doesn’t know my dark cravings or the trails of sin that lead to her.
I don’t deserve her, but one truth remains.
She’s mine.
TRAILS OF SIN series (HEAs with no cliffhangers – must be read in order):
Knotted #1 – Jake and Conor
Buckled #2 – Jarret and Maybe
Booted #3 – Lorne and Raina
Review published May 1, 2018